
3 February 2017 · 10 YEARS
Process
Sampha
Grief dictates the pace here, turning private pain into a cathartic exercise. By centering the project on the instrument he mastered in his youth, the artist creates a sense of vulnerability that feels like a quiet talk in a closed room.
Released via Young Turks, the work mixes synthetic textures with piano playing. The result highlights a moment in the United Kingdom where R&B artists moved toward avant-garde and introspective directions.